Tag: dance degree

7 Velvet Leos for an On-Trend Studio Look

Classwear has come a long way in terms of pairing style with practicality. But while designs like mesh inserts and bold prints can work all year round, other elements lend themselves to particular seasons. Case in point: velvet. The fuzzy fabric has made its way from the runway to real life, and now, even dance […]

When the Students Run the Show

You already know that deciding where to go to college is a big deal. And finding a school that fits both your academic and your dance needs can be especially hard. But while pursuing a dance major is one option, it’s not the only one! Many colleges are also home to a bunch of impressive […]

The New Dream School

There’s a new dance BFA in town: L.A. is now home to the University of Southern California’s Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. Thanks to the school’s prime location, unique partnerships and generous funding, it’s poised to be a top choice for BFA hopefuls across the country. The Kaufman School’s all-star faculty (which includes none other […]

BA or BFA?

Contemporary class at Boston Conservatory (photo courtesy Holly Wilder) Thinking about majoring in dance? Expect to find yourself juggling both dance and academics, exploring new styles and techniques and rehearsing and choreographing around the clock. If that all sounds terrific, it’s time to make your next choice—between a bachelor’s- or a bachelor of fine arts–degree […]

The Truth About College

As a high school senior, Kathryn Van Yahres didn’t think she wanted to go to college. She was serious about dancing professionally—and she’d heard that college dance programs were fallbacks for dancers not good enough to get jobs right out of high school. But after auditioning for colleges at her parents’ insistence, she found herself […]

College Hollywood Style

Ever feel like the college dance world is geared exclusively toward concert dancers? There’s a brand-new school on the horizon for those seeking a dance degree with a slightly different vibe. Relativity School, based in L.A., will offer one of the few commercial dance BFAs in the country. The school will have a strong academic […]